Evaluation of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Elderly with Dementia in Shanghai / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
;
(12): 516-518, 2010.
Artículo
en Chino
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-960776
ABSTRACT
@# ObjectiveTo evaluate probability and severity of behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) in elderly with dementia in Shanghai.MethodsOn the basis surveyed before, total 1271 elderly with dementia were investigated with the international neuropsychiatric inventory (NPI) to evaluate BPSD.ResultsThe proportion of elderly with dementia that had BPSD was 50.95% , it was 32.17% for clinical significant disturbance (CSD). The symptoms had greatest impact on the caregivers were paranoia (2.32±1.48), followed by abnormal motor behavior (2.30±1.31) and hallucinations (2.16±1.25). The severity rating included mild 620 cases, moderate 238 cases, and severe 406 cases.ConclusionThe incidence rate of BPSD in elderly with dementia was high. The standard of severity grading should be selected with purposes.
Texto completo:
Disponible
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Idioma:
Chino
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS